Recap: Deakin Dance
Deakin University’s graduating dancers present original contemporary works in ‘Recap’ that unleash their creativity by experimenting with multimedia, shadows and fairy lights.
Stefi Hufer: “Dancing Made Me Confident”
One of Dream Academy’s top students Stephanie Hufer, 14, has scored an ambassadorship with Dance Writer Australia, acting as a role model for young dancers who struggle to comprehend their own worth and confidence.
Being Bossy Is Best: Boss Dance Company
The company is still in its premature years, but founder Jordan Charles Herbert is proving to the Melbourne dance industry there is no such thing as baby steps in this business.
Tate McRae: ‘I’m not a professional dancer…yet’
It is certainly a reality check for many dancers when So You Think You Can Dance star Tate McRae says even she has not got enough training and experience to be a professional dancer…yet. Dance Writer chats to Tate about her passions and how she remains true to herself.
‘Queen’ Of Full Time Dance: Patrick Studios Australia
Patrick Studios Australia has Queen written all over it when it comes to its end of year showcase.
The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz: Melbourne City Ballet
Melbourne City Ballet’s Victorian and Tasmanian tour of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is a demonstration of the wickedly talented company artists remaining strong en pointe for three long acts.
Tread Lightly: Deakin Dance
Deakin University students are well versed for third year as they showcase a collection of long lyrical pieces aimed at connecting the self with others.
Connecting Through Dance: Philosophy Of Sidi
Is our society fractured? Award-winning Belgian choreographer Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui attempts to glue the broken pieces of the social puzzle together through his powerful work Fractus V.
Wingin’ It With Roxane Butterfly: Rhythmic Kaleidoscope
The Faculty of the Australian Tap Dance Festival has come together to unite world-renowned tap dancers and local students on one stage, demonstrating a lighthearted but captivating sounding spectacle.